Fox RM125 is done and alive. Better pics this time.

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Edited Date/Time 3/28/2012 9:00am
Finally tuned up all the little details and got it fired up and running. Sounds sweet and smells like a dirt bike should.Smile Amazing how a photo in a magazine 35 years ago has such an impact on some of us. Always thought it was cool as shit and needed to be recreated. Big thanks to those that helped!





























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robkinuk 3/27/2012 9:12am
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Stunning! Hope your going to get that little pup muddy at a nearby track!
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Torco1 3/27/2012 9:12am
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That bike is sooooo bad ass.
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mtnr 3/27/2012 9:13am
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whoa! that is incredible.
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MR. X 3/27/2012 9:17am
3/27/2012 9:17am
You could have at least cleaned it before you took pictures of it , but seriously that thing is sick . Love that water cooled head

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SL91 3/27/2012 9:23am
3/27/2012 9:23am Edited Date/Time 3/27/2012 9:25am
1977 RM125 was my first race bike and I used to drool when I saw the Fox bike in Motocross Action back then. The closest I was able to come at the time was the stickers and the orange and the orange and yellow Fox gear. Awesome job! You're creating a beautiful archive of bikes for us old fartsSmile
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B DUB 333 3/27/2012 9:26am
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wow..... newman, i hope i win the lotto or i have great contracts to do because i want pretty much everything youve built. thank you for sharing. if you dont mind could you pm me yer number?
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DL 3/27/2012 9:34am
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Nice..... very nice!
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Hank_Thrill 3/27/2012 9:37am
3/27/2012 9:37am
Oh. My. Gosh!

Were Oury grips around back then for dirt bikes? Just curious, I use them on my mountain bike.

Suggestion: if you can get two of those Fox t-shirts, it would be cool to replicate that picture with you and one of your friends.

Of course, someone would have to grow a mustache!
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GrapeApe 3/27/2012 9:38am
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Beautiful bike, Newmann! That head is a work of art.
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rgmx-49 3/27/2012 9:44am
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wow...beautiful bike. makes me wanna ride it but at the same time i don't want to ride(so it doesn't get a single scratch).
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Arkmx 3/27/2012 9:45am
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newman, that is way to cool! Sweet! Very nice!!

The 77 RM 125 was my first race bike too!

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JK105 3/27/2012 9:46am
3/27/2012 9:46am
Dont let it fall in the pool! Haha jk, awesome bike!
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DrSweden 3/27/2012 9:46am
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Holy shit! You have a normal life other than restoring bikes?
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Nice!!
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Ummmmmm......no words......just no words......!!!!!!
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CR250Rider 3/27/2012 9:56am
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love the temp gauge!
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Bigfoot 3/27/2012 10:08am
3/27/2012 10:08am
But what about the dent in the tank of the original? It's hardly a replica without it. Smile
Maybe Richter would personally give it a bash or two with his knee caps?
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yzvet426 3/27/2012 10:14am
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Jezzeus that thing is probably one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I can't believe your lettin it go. You do some pretty incredible work. BTW kinda rubbin it in putting it next tot the pool arnt you?

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Katoom72 3/27/2012 10:18am
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Holy fuck, that thing is insane!
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Mr. Ted 3/27/2012 10:18am
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Absolutely amazing!
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wow! that thing is beautiful
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SL91 wrote:
1977 RM125 was my first race bike and I used to drool when I saw the Fox bike in Motocross Action back then. The closest I...
1977 RM125 was my first race bike and I used to drool when I saw the Fox bike in Motocross Action back then. The closest I was able to come at the time was the stickers and the orange and the orange and yellow Fox gear. Awesome job! You're creating a beautiful archive of bikes for us old fartsSmile
Mine also. I somehow got a pair of Fox air shocks for it. I hope you have a spare tank if you race that.
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G-man 3/27/2012 11:01am
3/27/2012 11:01am
Holy Sheep Shit Newman you are the Michelangelo of bike restorations! Woohoo

Have you contacted Geoff Fox or Richter--if not you should.
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jeffro503 3/27/2012 11:04am
3/27/2012 11:04am
That bike is BADASS Newmann!!

Damn fine job on the restore man! That thing is a work of art!!
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mxrider641 3/27/2012 11:07am
3/27/2012 11:07am
WOW - that is absolutely a thing of beauty!
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yzweldon 3/27/2012 11:07am
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Aww man! my first real dirt bike!!! Mine didnt look quite like that but thats where it all began,,, now wheres the kleenex,, :{
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newmann 3/27/2012 11:22am
3/27/2012 11:22am
Thanks for the compliments on the scooter. Richter's mechanic Chuck Tannlund was quite helpful throughout the project with lots of good info and Pete Fox liked it enough to make me an offer I couldn't refuse. It will be headed to the Fox Racing museum this weekend after the Houston SX. I'm putting a few finishing touches on the Steve Wise replica as it will be joing the RM for the trip to Ca. Going to be a sad day at the Newmann house....


Syeve Wise and Cliff White 1977


Wise at the Houston SX



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peelout 3/27/2012 11:28am
3/27/2012 11:28am
beautiful ride! great work and awesome pictures!

ps... how many fat chicks can you fit in that hot-tub?
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WhipMeister 3/27/2012 11:33am
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Hank_Thrill wrote:
Oh. My. Gosh! Were Oury grips around back then for dirt bikes? Just curious, I use them on my mountain bike. Suggestion: if you can get...
Oh. My. Gosh!

Were Oury grips around back then for dirt bikes? Just curious, I use them on my mountain bike.

Suggestion: if you can get two of those Fox t-shirts, it would be cool to replicate that picture with you and one of your friends.

Of course, someone would have to grow a mustache!
Newmann, you are taking porn to a whole nuther level, my brutha.

Ourys were the ONLY grips any self-respecting MXer hung onto back then. Think I got my first set in 73-74.

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